DOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dowell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cobb County school district, located in Marietta, GA with about 964 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Dowell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dowell Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Cobb County School District. Situated on West Sandtown Road, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of one of Georgia’s largest school districts, Dowell Elementary benefits from the district's standardized curriculum and resources while fostering its own unique identity through various extracurricular activities and student-focused initiatives.

The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for future academic success by blending core instruction in subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with a focus on social-emotional learning. By maintaining a strong connection with parents and the surrounding Marietta community, Dowell Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and lifelong learning. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, and performance data, the official school website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication between the staff and the families they serve.

For more information, contact Dowell Elementary School at (678) 594-8059 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.